Darko Macura
Chief Executive Officer at Al-Kholi Group- Claim this Profile
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Sanela Habbab
I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Darko. I had the pleasure of working with Darko at the Al Futtaim Engineering and Technology, collaborating on several project. Darko’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our company. No matter how tense a meeting, Darko made sure everyone left with a smile. As a team member or a leader, Darko earns my highest recommendation.
Wael Allan
Darko is a dynamic leader with a high level of energy. His enthusiasm and team work achieves great results. He is skilled operationally and focused on delivery of the desired outcome for his clients. This operational capability is combined with an aptitude for client development and generation of repeat business. I would have no hesitation in recommending Darko for leadership positions for both established businesses and start ups.
Sanela Habbab
I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Darko. I had the pleasure of working with Darko at the Al Futtaim Engineering and Technology, collaborating on several project. Darko’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our company. No matter how tense a meeting, Darko made sure everyone left with a smile. As a team member or a leader, Darko earns my highest recommendation.
Wael Allan
Darko is a dynamic leader with a high level of energy. His enthusiasm and team work achieves great results. He is skilled operationally and focused on delivery of the desired outcome for his clients. This operational capability is combined with an aptitude for client development and generation of repeat business. I would have no hesitation in recommending Darko for leadership positions for both established businesses and start ups.
Sanela Habbab
I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Darko. I had the pleasure of working with Darko at the Al Futtaim Engineering and Technology, collaborating on several project. Darko’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our company. No matter how tense a meeting, Darko made sure everyone left with a smile. As a team member or a leader, Darko earns my highest recommendation.
Wael Allan
Darko is a dynamic leader with a high level of energy. His enthusiasm and team work achieves great results. He is skilled operationally and focused on delivery of the desired outcome for his clients. This operational capability is combined with an aptitude for client development and generation of repeat business. I would have no hesitation in recommending Darko for leadership positions for both established businesses and start ups.
Sanela Habbab
I rarely come across real talents who stand out like Darko. I had the pleasure of working with Darko at the Al Futtaim Engineering and Technology, collaborating on several project. Darko’s ability to handle multiple projects was unlike any I’ve seen before and made a dramatic increase in the productivity level of our company. No matter how tense a meeting, Darko made sure everyone left with a smile. As a team member or a leader, Darko earns my highest recommendation.
Wael Allan
Darko is a dynamic leader with a high level of energy. His enthusiasm and team work achieves great results. He is skilled operationally and focused on delivery of the desired outcome for his clients. This operational capability is combined with an aptitude for client development and generation of repeat business. I would have no hesitation in recommending Darko for leadership positions for both established businesses and start ups.
Credentials
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Fellow
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)Jul, 2016- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Al-Kholi Group
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Saudi Arabia
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Facilities Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Executive Officer
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Sep 2020 - Present
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Al-Futtaim Engineering and Technologies
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United Arab Emirates
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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500 - 600 Employee
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CEO
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Feb 2019 - Aug 2020
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Dutco Group
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Construction
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300 - 400 Employee
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Executive General Manager
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2019
DBB & BK Gulf DBB & BK Gulf
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Drake & Scull International PJSC
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Managing Director (UAE)
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Nov 2016 - Nov 2017
Responsible for Profit & Loss of Drake & Scull International operations within the United Arab Emirates as well as Rail leader for the Gulf region market.
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Managing Director - Rail & Infrastructure
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May 2016 - Oct 2016
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Operations Director
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Apr 2012 - Apr 2016
I am the Operations Director for the Rail part of the Group and I report to the Group CEO.My primary focus is the Strategy and securing Rail projects in partnership with World leading railway companies such as Alstom, Ansaldo STS, Bombardier, Mitsubishi and Siemens. The geographical area that I cover comprises of the Middle East, North Africa, India as well as South East Asia.I am personally involved in the process of identifying, tendering and securing Rail projects. I am also overseeing the delivery of the projects with full P/L responsibility.1) Consortium Manager in the UK for the HSBC Rail/Fitzpatrick/Grant Rail/Drake & Scull consortium called "DEPCO";2) Delivered a number of London Underground and Network Rail projects in the UK;3) Secured the Dubai Airport People Mover from Bombardier Transportation;4) Created a Consortium with ALSTOM/Drake & Scull/Al Saad for the Makkah Metro Tender;5) Created a Consortium with Salini-Impregilo/SK/Galfar/Ansaldo/Drake & Scull for the Qatar Rail Long Distance Tender;6) Created a joint venture with FCC Industrial for the Riyadh Metro package 3;7) Created a Consortium with RZS/Punj Lyond/SangYyong/Drake & Scull for the Oman Rail tender;8) Established a strategic relationship with Ansaldo STS and Siemens in the GCC region. Show less
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Habtoor Leighton Specon
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1 - 100 Employee
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Project Director
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Feb 2010 - Apr 2012
Project Director leading the MEP sister company of Al Habtoor Leighton LLC on completing the Port Khalifa Industrial Zone project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Currently Project Director on the Buildings by Daman project in DIFC (Dubai). This comprises of a 60 storey Residence Tower, 60 storey Hotel tower and 18 stories Office tower, as well as 10 levels of Podiums and Basements. Project Director leading the MEP sister company of Al Habtoor Leighton LLC on completing the Port Khalifa Industrial Zone project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Currently Project Director on the Buildings by Daman project in DIFC (Dubai). This comprises of a 60 storey Residence Tower, 60 storey Hotel tower and 18 stories Office tower, as well as 10 levels of Podiums and Basements.
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Project Director
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2008 - Jan 2010
Half way through the project I took over a AED 375,000,000 (US$ 102,000,000) Residential development on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The project was 6 months behind schedule. I brought the project back on track and delivered on time in a very safe and profitable manner. Half way through the project I took over a AED 375,000,000 (US$ 102,000,000) Residential development on the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. The project was 6 months behind schedule. I brought the project back on track and delivered on time in a very safe and profitable manner.
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Owner
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Jun 2008 - Oct 2008
Privately owned project management consultancy. I worked as a self employed for Dean & Dyball Rail Ltd part of the Balfour Beatty Group. My assignment was to complete and handover 4 no. Network Rail Stations that were being newly built or expanded on the network. This was completed successfully within 6 months. Privately owned project management consultancy. I worked as a self employed for Dean & Dyball Rail Ltd part of the Balfour Beatty Group. My assignment was to complete and handover 4 no. Network Rail Stations that were being newly built or expanded on the network. This was completed successfully within 6 months.
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Operations Director
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Feb 2007 - Oct 2008
I was the Operations Director responsible for the UK wide projects for clients such as London Underground, Network Rail, Tube Lines, Metronet, as well as Civil contractors in the Rail/Metro industry. Bailey Rail has three main operational centres in Manchester, Peterborough and London. Each operational centre has a Senior Contracts Manager who reported to myself. I had full P/L responsibility for the EPC business. I was the Operations Director responsible for the UK wide projects for clients such as London Underground, Network Rail, Tube Lines, Metronet, as well as Civil contractors in the Rail/Metro industry. Bailey Rail has three main operational centres in Manchester, Peterborough and London. Each operational centre has a Senior Contracts Manager who reported to myself. I had full P/L responsibility for the EPC business.
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EMCOR Group, Inc.
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United States
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Construction
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Project Manager
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Sep 1999 - Feb 2007
I started working for Drake & Scull Rail Ltd as a Graduate Engineer having been sponsored during my studies at The University of Reading by the company. Drake & Scull Rail Ltd. was subsequently re-named as EMCOR Rail Ltd. This was an EPC business in the Rail and Metro projects industry and we were specialised in the MEP aspects of the overground rail as well as underground metro projects. I progressed in the company through positions of Project Engineer, Project Manager to then become a Senior Project Manager. As a Senior Project Manager I was overseeing a portfolio of projects and a number of Project Managers were reporting to me for their respective projects. I had full P/L responsibility for the portfolio of projects that I was overseeing. Show less
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Education
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2000 - 2002
Loughborough University
MSc(Hons), Project Management -
1996 - 1999
University of Reading
BEng(Hons), Building Services Engineering
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